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"We are selling raw fermented (to 140F) beans that we ferment ourselves in sanitary conditions, covered, dried on clean beds. We purchase only the healthy beans right as they are taken out of the pods. No monilla."

"In Ecuador, the small producers need to get money quickly, why harvested cocoa beans from fine aroma and just sold wet (baba), so it's no problem getting unfermented cocoa RAW. If you are interested, let me know to dissupp@yahoo.com."

"Selamat Choco-Friends! Greetings from Bali! Terima Kasih (gratitude) Clay for the props....Big Tree Farms is indeed working on creating not only a truly RAW supply chain for cacao and cacao products, but we're very intent at doing this within…"

"B Strong,    Please, send a message for adeir@planetacacau.com.br    Thank you"

"Adeir, you say you are making raw cacoa in Brazil what would a 10 kilo order cost me for the gourmet organic raw unfermented beans?  I am in Oregon USA, Thanks"

"I currently have Sanchez and Ecuador beans that are lightly fermented and sun dried.  However, as Clay stated, they can get above the 140 in some cases.  If you are interested, let me know. "

"Clay,        You are correct. The temperature of the floor of the solar greenhouse can arrive at 140F to the half day, in the tropical countries. We are making raw cocoa here in Brazil, and we closed the greenhouse of…"

"Gordon thanks for your reply the reason I said 10 kg. is because this is the smallest amount I have seen to put an order in with at a wholesale cost.  Wasn't implying a free sample, was implying that I would purchase that amount and use…"

"Free sampling in 10kg quantities is not likely to happen; 1kg is the industry standard. Expect to pay for larger samples. To the best of my knowledge there is no such thing as "raw - no compromise" that is also Fairtrade certified. To the…"

"At this point we are just starting out and would like to sample @ 10 Kg. or 22 lbs. increments.  Not opposed to trying different varieties from different regions of the world.  Always looking for a price point that works for us and the…"

"What kinds of quantities are you looking for ... and do you have an idea of what price you'd like to pay?"

"Is there a bean type you are looking for?  I'm in Nigeria and can get as many forestero beans as you want fermented and roasted to order. Contact me directly tam3x3@yahoo.com."